From his early days as Cajmere and the release of the massive “Coffee Pot (It’s Time for the Perculator)” to the Green Velvet transformation and the live act he sported which included him playing the keytar (how awesome is that!?), Curtis Jones as been a pioneer on all fronts. His contributions to electronic music are kind of monumental and calling him one of Chicago house’s ultimate heroes is almost an understatement. This guy is what they call an OG.

He’s also known as an elusive figure who rarely does interviews so when we got the answers back from the Q&A in our mailbox this week, we were like “Yoooooo!”

He’ll be playing the main stage this Sunday June 27^th at 7:30pm.

Read on.

State your name:

Green Velvet

How did you get into this?

From one of my ex-girlfriend's father.

What’s your ideal setup to rock a crowd?

Bass, bass and more bass!

What do you usually bring to a picnic?

Stereo, blanket, sandwiches, bug spray, juice, water and sunshine.

What’s the first song that made you go crazy?

Parliament 'Flash Light'

What song will you never drop?

Aqua 'Barbie Girl'

Funniest request you’ve ever gotten?

Somebody wanted me to leave the DJ booth and join them in the crowd to take a picture.

Most memorable DJ experience?

Playing the love parade in Germany during the 90s...I really don't remember it though.

Biggest fail of your career?

I'm still standing...yeah, yeah, yeah.

I say Piknic, you say...

Pick me.